This constitutional petition highlights a severe data breach concerning approximately 115 million Pakistani mobile users, whose personal information, including names, addresses, and CNICs, was allegedly sold on the dark web for 300 BTC. The petition invokes Articles 9, 14(1), 19-A, and 38 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, emphasizing the right to privacy, information, and public interest. It calls for a high-powered commission of inquiry under the Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act, 2017, to investigate and prosecute the culprits under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, and the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The petitioner also requests measures to secure citizens’ data through legislation, enhanced cybersecurity standards for telecom operators, and cooperation with international law enforcement agencies such as INTERPOL.
The case was dismissed for non-prosecution